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Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,369

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
Model4RunnerMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,350 $28,600
Base Invoice $30,674 $27,027
Side curtain airbags 650  
Floor mats 184  
Sunroof 900  
Side curtain airbags 559  
Floor mats 112  
Sunroof 720  
Options (change) 1,734 0
Options (change) 1,391 0
Destination 645 760
Total Price $36,729 $29,360
Total Invoice $32,710 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,879
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,705
Model Year20072012
Model4RunnerMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine236hp V6169hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/50-18
Total Price$36,729$29,360
Adjustments for Features-2,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,239$29,360
Total Invoice$32,710$27,787
Adjustments for Features-2,2180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,492$27,787

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072012
Model4RunnerMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,765$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2180

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072012
Model4RunnerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in112.3 in
Length189.2 in191.8 in
Width75.2 in70.3 in
Height69.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom32.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.6 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft315.1 ft3

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